Papers relating to the foreign relations of the United States, 1931, The Far East, Volume III

793.94/2029: Telegram

The Minister in China (Johnson) to the Secretary of State

Tientsin, October 10, 1931—noon.
[Received October 10—1:19 a.m.]

Following from Peck:

“October 9, 12 p.m. The Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs this evening asked me to inform you that it is the hope of Chinese leaders that the United States will be represented by an observer at the meeting of the League Council which it is believed will be held October 14. He urges that you recommend this proposal favorably to the Department by telegraph.”

Johnson